Inspiration

going to get her, over and over: reclaiming the pieces

Written in a workshop with Beth Dunnington, August 2020 I started doing this thing, this imagery thing, when my PTSD got triggered….maybe fifteen years ago. Maybe more. I don\’t recall exactly when, but the images are in my mind forever. My four-year-old–the age I was when the traumas happened–needs me. She is in the bedroom …

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The empath\’s backpack (or: whose shit are you carrying?)

[Hey! Pssst! you reading this! Are you feeling overwhelmed or run down? did you know about my self-care group?PUTTING OURSELVES FIRST: CREATING SELF CARE An 4-week online offering starting April 2For class info, and to register, click here] I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Jen Pastiloff\’s workshop ON BEING HUMAN this weekend, …

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Putting Ourselves First: Creating Self-Care (an online offering)

Do you feel the need for more self-care in your life?Do you make promises to care for yourself, only to find yourself, well, not doing that?ME TOO.Are you Highly Sensitive?Are you an Empath? SO AM I. This class is for everyone….but if you find yourself feeling run down, yearning for more balance, and you are …

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Being an Empath: the Good, the Bad, and the self-care

The dictionary definition of an \’empath\’ describes it as chiefly a science fiction reference:  \’a person with the paranormal ability to apprehend the mental or emotional state of another individual\’. (no, it\’s not simply being empathic.) I\’m not really a sci-fi person. But I\’d say, as an empath, that that definition is pretty spot-on. Some of the …

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